What would be a good way to volunteer over the summer?

Question

i'm extremely interested in helping other people and one day, i would like to go to africa and help there. i've been keeping up with the events in darfur and i would really like to make a difference. i'm in high school in a small town so i'm unsure of ways to put my interest in africa to use. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Answer 1

In a Hospital, Day Care Centers, or talk to UNICEF.

Answer 2

u dont have to appeal to just africa you might want to start small, helping out at a daily bread or animal shelter things like that are always good

Answer 3

Going to Africa, especially Darfur, is very dangerous, especially for a young girl like you.  Over here, I would highly recommend joining the visits to the elderlies in hospitals.  Just talk to them.  If you can, sing to them.  Being just a companion to them the whole day will brighten up their days in the dreary hospital surroundings.  If the hospital will allow it, bring a pet or local delicacies/sweets.  Or, you can spend your days in orphanage and be with the children.  Play with them.  Read to them fairy tales.  Again, if the authorities will allow, bring a pet, food and toys.  I am glad you are interested in these activities.

But forget about Africa. If you really want to go overseas, then go  to Asia where it is peaceful and people are hospitable.  And are in need of your companionship, care and assistance.

Answer 4

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

www.bbbs.org

Unite for Children

www.unicef.com

Check your local hospitals

Visit the nursing home (older people love company!)

Ask your church if you can help out